Rio to welcome 74,000 tourists on cruise ships in December
December will be a busy month at Mauá Pier, in Rio de Janeiro's port region. Around 74,000 tourists are expected to arrive throughout the month on nine ships. During the holiday season alone, between December 25 and 31, over 22,000 tourists will pass through the terminal.
For the second time, Mauá Pier has been recognized as the Best Cruise Terminal in Latin America at the 2024 World Cruise Awards, having previously won the title in 2022. According to the terminal's management, this recognition marks an important milestone for tourism in Rio de Janeiro and the continued growth of the sector in Latin America, solidifying Mauá Pier and our "Marvelous City" as one of the top destinations for international cruisers.
In addition, for seven years, Mauá Pier has been awarded by the tourism industry publication Travel Weekly in the Best Cruise Port in South America category.
The first five ships of this cruise season docked in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday (Dec. 1).
